Lettuce, Looseleaf - (Lactuca sativa)  Also known as 'Perpetual Lettuce'.  Non-hearting.  Pick outside leaves as required.  Use raw in salads, or cooked.
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AMISH DEER TONGUE
$2.95

Amish heirloom dating back to 1740.  Thick, compact plant with sharp, triangular green leaves with straight edges & thin mid-rib.  Tolerates wide range of conditions.  Slow to bolt; heat tolerant.  45-55 days.  1000 seeds

DID YOU KNOW:  Looseleaf lettuce does not produce a head, allowing continuous picking, as the plant continues to grow.  Also known as 'Perpetual' lettuce.  Looseleaf varieties are usually not as juicy as other types, but offer more in terms of colour & interest.  They are also more heat tolerant than other types. 

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AUSTRALIAN YELLOW
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Australian heirloom.  Bright, light yellow-green, crinkly leaves.  Tender & sweet.  Non-hearting.  Slow to bolt.  Pick outside leaves as required.  Recommended variety.  45-50 days.  800 seeds
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BISCIA ROSSA
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Oakleaf type.  Bronze coloured, indented leaves which redden with age.  50-60 days.  1000 seeds
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BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON
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Heirloom introduced in 1850 by Peter Henderson & Co.  Large, light green, crumpled leaves with sweet flavour.  Inner leaves blanch almost to white.  Slow to bolt.  Will withstand light frost, some drought & heat.  45-60 days.  2500 seeds
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CANASTA
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Attractive, Batavian / French lettuce; shiny, light green leaves with frilled, reddish tinged edges.  As lettuce matures it forms a tall, oval head with cream-colouredd, crisp heart.  Slow to bolt.  40-50 days.  800 seeds
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DANYELLE
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Oakleaf type with deep, deep purple leaves.  Attractive addition to salads.  1200 seeds
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DRUNKEN WOMAN
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Italian heirloom.  Bright green leaves with deep bronze, heavily fringed leaves.  Attractive variety.   Slow to bolt.  50 days.  1200 seeds
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GREEN OAK
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Heirloom dating back to 1686.  Green, oak-leaf shaped leaves.  Non-hearting & bitter free.  40-60 days.  1800 seeds
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LOLITA
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Heavily fringed, deep burgundy coloured leaves.  Ideal for adding intense colour and texture to salads.  30-60 days.  1200 seeds
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LOLLO BIONDA
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Italian heirloom.  Deeply curled, green, open hearted lettuce.  Attractive variety, used in mesclun salad.  45-60 days.  800 seeds
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LOLLO ROSSA
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Italian heirloom.  Deeply curled, open hearted lettuce; light green centre touched with bright red tips.  Attractive variety, used in mesclun salad.  45-60 days.  1200 seeds
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PRIZEHEAD
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Heirloom.  Large, maroon tinted, lightly frilled leaves.  Bitter-free.  1800 seeds
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PURPLE OAK
$2.95

Purplish, oak-leaf shaped leaves. Non-hearting. Pick outside leaves as required. Used raw in salads, or soups. Withstands warm & cool conditions well. 40-60 days.  1200 seeds
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RED FLAME
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Sweet & tender, broad, frilled leaves with a bright red splash throughout.  Early maturing.  Slow to bolt.  40-50 days.  800 seeds

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RED VELVET
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Heirloom.  Highly attractive, deep red / maroon leaves with back of leaves tinged green.  Slow to bolt.  Pleasant, chewy texture.  55 days.  1200 seeds
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SALAD BOWL GREEN
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Loose-leaf, open hearted variety.  Large, bright green, deeply notched leaves.  Slow to bolt.  Withstands warmer weather.  40-50 days.  1500 seeds
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